Fragrance comparison

Splendid vs King of Oud

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

3 wins

Splendid

Royal Glory

3.628 votes

Rank #63,075 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

93%scent match

Very similar

King of Oud

Ainash Parfums

3.002 votes

Rank #68,140 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Splendid takes 3 of 4 categories.

Splendid
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
King of Oud
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Splendid3/4

King of Oud1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Splendid
Sillage & projection: Splendid
Value for money: King of Oud
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Splendid

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

SplendidRoyal Glory

King of OudAinash Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 16%Had 11%Want 74%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 7%Had 11%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevitySplendid

SillageSplendid

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value83

Category winnerKing of OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

patchouli84%

oud77%

lavender69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

oud84%

patchouli77%

musky69%

lavender61%

Scent match93%Very similar · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

NutmegLavenderSaffron

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliMusk

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)

Top

SaffronNutmegLavender

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)

Base

PatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Lavender, Saffron and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Splendid, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex0

Women43

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,075

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,140

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSplendidHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Splendid by Royal Glory opens with a sharp burst of grated nutmeg, crisp aromatic lavender, and warm saffron spice. The first spray feels punchy, dry, and distinctly energetic before softening into a darker blend of earthy patchouli and smooth musk. In the base, deep agarwood oud provides a sturdy, woodsy spine that k…

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King of Oud is a saffron, nutmeg and oud scent with a familiar modern Middle Eastern style. It opens spicy and aromatic, then settles into a musky, patchouli-backed oud that feels smoother than harsh. It suits men who like bold woody-spicy fragrances, especially in cooler weather or at night. If you enjoy the Oud for …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Splendid or King of Oud?

Splendid takes 3 of 4 categories. Splendid is rated 3.62/5 from 8 votes; King of Oud is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Splendid for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose King of Oud for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Splendid or King of Oud?

Splendid lasts longest (Splendid 77/100, King of Oud 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Splendid or King of Oud?

Splendid projects furthest (Splendid 71/100, King of Oud 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Splendid and King of Oud smell similar?

Very similar: a 93% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and patchouli accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Lavender, Saffron and Patchouli.

Is Splendid or King of Oud better for summer or winter?

Splendid suits evening wear; King of Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Splendid and King of Oud?

Splendid has top notes of Nutmeg, Lavender and Saffron, heart notes of Patchouli and Musk, a base of Agarwood (Oud). King of Oud has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg and Lavender, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), a base of Patchouli and Musk.